The Massachusetts Asthma Action Partnership is a program of Health Resources in Action, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, working toward our goal of 'Confronting Asthma Together’.
Featured Tool
In any given classroom, at least two or three students are likely to have asthma. Clearing the Air: An Asthma Toolkit for Healthy Schools is a new toolkit containing sample policy language, best practices, and curated resources & tools to help schools create an asthma-friendly learning and working environment.
MA Strategic Plan
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (MA DPH) Asthma Prevention and Control Program (APCP), along with MAAP, developed a strategic plan to guide asthma work across the Commonwealth from 2021 to 2026. To learn more, go to MA Strategic Planning.
Featured Training Series
MAAP partnered with the Northeastern University School Health Academy (NEUSHA) to develop and publish nine online HEAL learning modules based on policy and practice areas from the Clearing the Air Toolkit. These modules take a deeper dive into strategies for creating asthma-friendly school environments. The modules are available for free to school stakeholders and can be accessed below.
We're Seeking People Just Like You!
MAAP is seeking parents, community partners, and other stakeholders to join its efforts to address the asthma disparity in Massachusetts. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of thousands of kids and adults with asthma in the Commonwealth.